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Carmen at Glyndebourne review: coursing with sexual and psychic energy this take on Carmen doesn't disappoint

Source: Richard Hubert Smith

Bizet’s Carmen is one of those operas that never seems to lose its appeal. Its unfailing tunefulness and exquisite craftsmanship are of course among the reasons for its popularity. But I suspect its underlying theme of power relations between the sexes provides the strongest attraction for directors and audiences.

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